AI for Women in Screen
Screen Producers Australia has announced AI for Women in Screen, a new two-day generative AI masterclass designed to prepare Australia’s screen sector for an AI-forward future — bringing global, Hollywood-level insight directly to Australian women and gender-diverse screen leaders.
Taking place on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 April 2026, ahead of SCREEN FOREVER 40, the program will be hosted at Bond University on the Gold Coast. Tuition is fully waived for all accepted participants.
The initiative is supported by Screenrights, delivered in partnership with Screen Producers Australia and Screen Queensland, alongside technology partners Leonardo.Ai and Othelia Technologies.
Sunday 26 to Monday 27 April, 2026
AI for Women in Screen centres on screen intelligence — the practical application of AI to strengthen storytelling, elevate production value, and improve development, pitching, and creative decision-making processes. Sessions focus on real-world workflows that participants can immediately apply to active projects.
The program is designed and delivered by AI technologist and screenwriter Jessie Hughes, who regularly consults with studios on contemporary AI workflows and has trained organisations including the US Television Academy. Hughes brings a screen-first approach to AI education, grounded in storytelling, authorship, and industry context.
“AI is already reshaping how stories are developed, pitched, financed and produced globally,” Hughes said. “This program is about ensuring Australian screen leaders are ready and equipped with practical, real-world tools and confidence to lead our industry.”
Gold Coast, QLD — AI Masterclass
AI for Women in Screen focuses on screen intelligence: applying generative AI to strengthen storytelling, elevate production value, and streamline development and pitching processes. Sessions emphasise hands-on, immediately applicable workflows that participants can integrate into active creative projects.
Guest speakers include Kate Armstrong, founder of Othelia Technologies — a story intelligence system already adopted in Hollywood — and Yasmin Naghavi, principal lawyer at Artis Causa, who will address legal, ethical and responsible AI frameworks for Australian screen producers.
Applications are open to women and gender-diverse screen professionals, with the program best suited to established practitioners and industry leaders. Prior experience with AI is not required.
Participation is limited to 50 places, with tuition, meals and software fully covered. All educational resources will be shared with participants post-program, supporting a growing national network of AI-literate screen leaders positioned at the forefront of industry transformation.
Applications close 5pm AEST, 6 March 2026.
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